David K. Baker

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

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David Baker Sr. received his bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J. D. from the North Carolina Central School of Law. Baker of Raleigh, NC will fill the vacancy left by the Honorable Craig Crooms appointment as Special Superior Court Judge. Baker is married to his college sweetheart, Twanda Jones Baker and they have three wonderful children.

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David is a judge for District 10B Seat 1 of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He previously worked as a principal attorney at the Law Office of David K. Baker and as a staff attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina. 

David K. Baker is currently a district court judge for Judicial District 10B (Wake County). He was appointed to the bench in 2019 and re-elected in 2022.

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As a judge appointed in 2019, Baker has a decade of experience in legal aid and private practice, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury law.

As of January 5, 2026, David K. Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves as vice-chairman of the Board for the John Rex Endowment, leads the Social Action Committee for the Eta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and is a longtime member of the Southeast Raleigh YMCA Advisory Board.

Frequently addresses youth groups and community organizations, enjoys public speaking, and shares insights for the benefit of others.